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Editor's Obsession: 'Simple Fresh Southern'

2012-09-06T08:42:57Z

Summertime cooking is a delicate dance in our house. I never want to turn the oven or stove on for too long, but my insatiable urge to spend time in t...

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Nik Sharma: Peach and Black Raspberry Cobbler

2012-08-21T11:47:49Z

Since this is National Peach Month, a peach cobbler sounded perfect to celebrate this momentous "holiday."

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41 Savory Ways To Use Summer Fruit

2012-08-15T08:40:31Z

Many people would never think of putting fruit in savory dishes. But fresh fruit, summer fruit in particular, can really add something special to your...

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19 Cold Soup Recipes For Surviving Summer

2012-08-03T17:27:08Z

What could be better on a hot summer's day than a refreshing, cooling recipe? When it's especially hot outside, the last thing you want to do is eat h...

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Christina George: Dessert Makeovers: Frozen Style

2012-08-08T06:04:52Z

Baby, it's hot outside! But, baby still needs dessert, am I right?

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Amie Valpone: Green Tea Raspberry Basil Popsicles

2012-08-07T09:32:16Z

Once you've discovered how easy it is to make popsicles using fresh fruit and basil in this dessert, you'll want to make them all the time!

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Neil Zevnik: Marvelous Melons: Making the Most of Summer

2012-07-30T09:39:11Z

Your standard cantaloupe is no slacker. A Middle Eastern proverb puts it this way: "He who fills his stomach with melons is like he who fills it with light -- there is a blessing in them."

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15 Juicy Ways To Eat Cantaloupe and Honeydew

2012-07-27T11:46:50Z

During the summer it often seems watermelons get all the attention (after all, they're a mainstay at summer parties), but don't forget about all those...

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WATCH: A Lobster Roll That Makes Itself

2012-07-27T13:10:48Z

Here at HuffPost we love our lobster rolls, and luckily for us there's a place not far from the office that sells some of the tastiest lobster rolls a...

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Move Over, Fig Newtons: 14 Recipes For Fresh Figs

2012-07-27T07:39:46Z

Forget about dried figs. If you've ever had fresh figs, you know there's a world of difference. Sweet and honeyed with an unusual texture, fresh figs ...

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27 Eggplant Recipes To Enjoy All Summer Long

2012-07-25T14:20:53Z

Eggplant is one of those unique vegetables -- alone it doesn't taste like much (plus it's not really good raw), but cooked with seasonings it takes on...

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Meg Wolff: Plant-Based Meals: Make Your Vacation a Picnic

2012-07-23T15:06:57Z

Here are our family's 100 percent plant-based camping creations -- sure to rival any of the junk food we grew up eating while on vacation at the lake.

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Eat With Your Hands: 27 Finger Foods

2012-07-20T07:26:29Z

Appetizers are key to throwing a successful party -- we've got three reasons why. First, they give your guests something to eat while you're getting t...

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Olga Berman: 5 Recipes to Make With Zucchini

2012-07-16T17:11:57Z

It's summer and some of you might have an overwhelming amount of zucchini on your hands. Of course you can grill or make vegetable soups with your zucchini, but it can get a bit boring.

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Beat The Heat With 15 No-Cook Meals

2012-07-11T09:14:31Z

There are times when we just can't bring ourselves to cook; when boiling water will make our already warm house unbearably hot. Problem is, when these...

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12 Ways To Turn Your Ugly Pie Into A Showstopper

2012-07-10T11:38:30Z

Admit it. When you bake a pie from scratch, one of the most satisfying payoffs is the slew of compliments from guests as you present the gorgeous pie....

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Crazy For The South: Our Favorite Recipes For Summer

2012-07-10T10:10:44Z

Have you noticed it? Pimento cheese popping up on everything from Ritz crackers to burgers. Fried green tomatoes sneaking into your BLT? A sudden crav...

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16 Juicy Watermelon Recipes

2012-07-05T22:31:28Z

From park picnics to backyard barbecues, you'll find watermelon eaten by everyone everywhere during the summer months -- there seems to be no fruit mo...

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What Mario Batali Is Craving This Summer

2012-07-03T10:19:10Z

Mario Batali has restaurants on both coasts, but during the Summer, the Italian-American chef is inspired by a unexpected locale: Michigan. Each Summe...

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Our 13 Best Recipes For Barbecued Ribs

2012-07-02T07:19:59Z

There's something so primal and pleasurable about eating a tender-to-the-bone rib with your hands and having the sauce all over your chin. Even though...

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25 Dessert Recipes Perfect For Summer

2012-06-27T08:32:39Z

For those of us who are into dessert, the summer is a great time. While we're fans of the pecan and apple pies of the fall and the rich chocolatey rec...

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14 Ways To Change Up Your Old Pasta Salad

2012-06-25T17:10:21Z

When it comes to summer parties, there are a few dishes that always have a place at the table -- one of them is pasta salad. The classic recipe of may...

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28 Vegetarian Grilling Ideas

2012-06-25T15:08:12Z

First, let's get some stereotypes out of the way: Grilling isn't just for meat-eaters and you don't need to be a vegetarian to like grilled vegetables...

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10 Summer Smoothies You Haven't Tried

2012-06-18T12:14:24Z

When you've got amazing summer fruit, there are more ways to enjoy it than just eating it out of hand -- one of the most fun ways is by making smoothi...

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The Cheese You'll Want To Grill All Summer Long

2012-06-18T09:06:06Z

Enjoy grilled cheese without the bread -- it's the best way to eat it in the summertime. And not just any cheese, but halloumi. Halloumi is a semi-har...

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